12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The da Vinci Center's Master of Product Innovation at VCU is designed for creative thinkers and doers from a wide range of undergraduate backgrounds who want to ideate and launch innovative products, projects and initiatives in the world’s most leading edge companies. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/mpi1-2022.

4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Translating an innovation from the research stage into early-stage development for commercialization can be facilitated by using targeted consultant agencies for their area-specific expertise. Those who attend will learn about common practices in evaluating and engaging or hiring consultants. This online event will be hosted by the VCU Institute for Engineering and Medicine, the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and VCU Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation. Visit iem.vcu.edu/events to learn more and register.

For more information, contact Laura Osborne at lmnosborne@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0349 or visit https://iem.vcu.edu/events/bench-to-community/.

Friday, Jan. 14, 2022 at noon

VCU's Online MBA program, ranked 32nd nationally by Fortune, is accepting applications for Fall 2022. Learn why this synchronous two-year cohort format is chosen by working professionals; current students have an average work experience of 10 years and the graduation rate is over 90 percent. Click on the link below to register for this 45-minute online webinar.

For more information, contact Robert Clarkson at rmclarkson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1597 or visit https://business.vcu.edu/academics/mba-options/online-mba/.

Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Discuss and learn how to develop good writing habits with faculty member Jennifer Jordan, Ph.D., at a presentation sponsored by VCU Health Pauley Heart Center and VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Moriah Bellissimo at moriah.bellissimomyers@vcuhealth.org or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApduyrrz8iGdStkNKRHebXo4W5DG7MsMnC.

Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022 at 10 a.m.

The Commons and The Peer Leader Committee will present the second annual Leaders Unleashed Student Leadership Conference. This gateway experience will focus on helping participants seek out life-changing experiences, best friends or mentors and shape a role as a leader at VCU. This virtual event will also have in-person components at the University Student Commons. Questions: Email Tommy Otterbine at tmotterbine@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Tyler Jarrett at tljarrett@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/leadershipcon/home/.

Friday, Feb. 25, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a #28DaysOfBlackCosplay: Cosplay Competition open to all currently enrolled students. Participants can celebrate their favorite fandom while honoring diversity in the cosplay community. The competition will be judged at the novice level; prizes will be awarded to the top competitors. Rules and an entry form can be found at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ash Taylor-Beierl at tayloram8@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6166 or visit https://linktr.ee/vcuomsa.

Monday, Mar. 14, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's Humanities Research Center will present a virtual event featuring Jessica Trisko Darden, Ph.D., an assistant professor of political science at VCU. She will draw on her book "Aiding and Abetting: U.S. Foreign Assistance and State Violence" to discuss how U.S. foreign assistance has historically been manipulated by both the United States and aid recipient governments in support of political violence overseas. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/3zsjmnV.

The Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Blended Course teaches participants to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies for victims of any age. The course includes treatment for burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries and heat and cold emergencies. The blended format features a virtual experience in which participants respond to real-world emergencies in preparation for the instructor-led classroom skill session. Register at the following URL by Jan. 21 for the Jan. 29 class.

For more information, contact Noah Rogers at rogersn2@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/certifications/first-aid-cpr-aed/.

Registration is open for a Makers' Training Workshop and for Makers’ Courses (Modules I, II and III) for VCU students who seek to use the VCU Maker Garage. Students must first complete the orientation and general safety training through the College of Engineering before registering for the more advanced courses. 3D Printing and Laser Cutting begins Jan. 18; Module 1 begins Jan. 25. Morning and afternoon sections are available.

For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/engineering.

The first session of VCU Health Promotion and Well-Being Center (RecWell) adult swim lessons will be offered Jan. 31-Feb. 24. All classes will be held at Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center, 101 S. Linden St., and are open to all VCU students, RecWell members and non-members. Classes include beginner, intermediate/advanced and all levels. Register by Jan. 30 at noon. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amanda Simmons at alsimmons@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/aquatics/adult-swim-programs/.

Did you play in band during high school? Do you need to earn a fine art credit? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then University Band is the place for you. University Band is a one-credit course which meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3-3:50 p.m. All are welcome and no audition is required.

For more information, contact Duane Coston at costonpd@vcu.edu or (804) 240-7974.

Are you concerned about your teen’s weight? We can help. TEENS is a research program that includes a four-month family-based lifestyle intervention – all conducted virtually – for teens ages 12 to 16 who are overweight or obese. The program is offered by Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU. It includes weekly, virtual group classes for teens and parents that cover topics such as healthy eating, physical activity and goal-setting. Teens also participate in live exercise sessions conducted online by personal trainers.

For more information, contact Sarah Farthing at teens@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-8336 or visit http://www.chrichmond.org/TEENS.